Monika Haebich
Expedia Buys HomeAway for $39 Billion
Just saw this article on the HomeAway acquisition that was announced today. What are your thoughts? How do you think this will affect vacation rentals?https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/expedia-buys-homeaw...
Jeremy Kaufman
Renting my home myself, but renter's agent wants commission
For the first time, I am becoming a landlord. I am leasing my Los Angeles home for 2.5 years. I have it listed for $6,300/mo on Craigslist and Zillow. The agent of a prospective tenet is asking me for 4% commissi...
Lee Common
Market Vertigo-Long article great read!
Market Vertigo
by Cliff Draughn
"We give you a Republic; now see if you can keep it." -- Ben Franklin
As I have remarked in prior calendar-turning newsletters, it is this time of the year when most people pause ...
Ty Tucker
Inheriting a bad tenant
I am seeking advice from more experienced investors in regards to what to do in my current situation with inheriting a bad tenant. I am under contract to purchase a duplex to house hack. The seller does not want to gi...
Andrew Emery
Failed sewer scope, should we walk?
Hi folks, we are into our second potential deal that might blow up.My question is should we walk away from this deal? We have had the sewer scoped twice and found an offset both times, and we are asking the seller to ...
Charlie Moore
Should I Charge MOVE IN FEE or TRADITIONAL SECURITY DEPOSIT. HELP
- Do you charge move in fees?- Do you ever run into issues with this?if you do not charge a move in fee..... Where Do you end up putting the security deposit? Bank???
Nathan Gesner
Would you throw out your tenant's personal belongings?
Read this: https://www.newsweek.com/landl...Different states have different laws, but I wouldn't throw away items of value! If it were me, I would have placed these items in storage and only returned them when the Ten...
Tony Duran
Investing in single family house - Houston Area under 100K
Hi BP, I currently own a townhome in the Houston area which I purchased back in 2005. Times are different now and I would like to purchase once again in the Houston area, if profitable. I have family in Katy and would...
Chinmay J.
Buying a food franchise. (Need some Insight)
I have been toying with the idea of buying a food franchise, and have been working towards it for last couple of years. I calculated my current debt to income ration at 37%. It does take into account my current salar...
Alexander Alguire
What Hurdles Did you Face during Your First Deal
I'm curious as to what obstacles you faced going through your first deal? How did you handle them? Did they set you back or did you press through with flying colors?